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    Summer Boredom Buster: DIY Bird Feeder

    June 18, 2013 by · 1 Comment

    Hi everyone! I had so many ideas for  the iHomeschool Network blog hop last week that I decided to extend it a little on my blog so I could share everything. So today we’re talking about DIY bird feeders. I love the idea of watching all those cute feathered friends cruising around in our … [Read More...]

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    2nd Grade Sight Word Sentences

    June 17, 2013 by · 6 Comments

    Hi teachers! Are you looking for a fun way to have students practice their sight words? Look no further! I’ve had a ton of requests for some more of my sight word sentences, so today I’m sharing the second grade sight word sentence printables with you.   Each worksheet has the word … [Read More...]

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    See The Light: Tiffany Window Giveaway

    June 16, 2013 by · 7 Comments

    Hi everyone! Today I have a great giveaway for all of you art lovers out there! I was excited to review the See the Light Tiffany Window art project DVD. If you haven’t done a See the Light DVD before, they’re great. They offer basic skill art class DVDs, bible story lessons, and an art … [Read More...]

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    Summer Boredom Busters: Moon Dough

    June 13, 2013 by · 6 Comments

    Hi everyone! Welcome to day 5 of my Summer Boredom busters series. Some days I wonder what the heck I’m thinking. For example days when I say “Hey kids, let’s make some moon dough.” I really dislike moon dough. My kids really like moon dough. Who knew a little flour and … [Read More...]

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    Summer Boredom Busters: Leaf Art

    June 12, 2013 by · 3 Comments

    Hi everyone! Welcome to day 4 of my Summer Boredom busters series!   One of our favorite activities to do is crafts with leaves. We did this later in summer when leaves are changing, but you can really do it anytime and even use things like flower petals, berries, leaves, small … [Read More...]

JUN
05
2013

FREE 2013 Blog Planner

By | Blogging, Planner, Printables

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Okay, so I know I already posted a Floral 2013 Blog Planner, but I’ve had several requests for something more colorful along with a few additions to the planner that fit more specifically the needs of bloggers. So I created one for 2014 (to be released shortly), however I liked it so much that I created one for the 2013 year as well! I know we’re almost half over, but we still have half a year of colorful blog planning pages to go! So, without further ado…I introduce to you…dun-dun-dun… The 2013 Colorful Blog Planner! --> Click here to download the 2013 Colorful Blog Planner FREE! <--   As you can see I went with the calendar layout for this planner and added some extra info on the opposing page. It includes Monthly Statistics, websites and inspiration, post ideas and notes, tweets, pinterest pins, and additional notes. Print & Assemble: After downloading, print the planner by printing the odd pages starting with page 1. Then flip the pages and … [Read more...]

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JUN
03
2013

Preschool Daily Learning Notebook 2013-2014

By | Calendar Time, Elementary, Preschool, Printables

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Back by popular demand is my newly updated 2013-2014 Preschool Daily Learning Notebook! I created this last year for the Teeny Tot and since she’s not quite ready for the Elementary Level Daily Learning Notebook,  I made an updated one for the 2013-2014 school  year. **The updates are only to the calendar pages where they trace what day it is, and I added in the year at the top of the calendar as well, so if you already have this, you might want to just print the calendar pages to save on ink!   Supplies: 1” 3-ring Binder 3 divider tabs for numbers, letters, and shapes 4 page protectors Expo Dry-erase markers (variety of colors) Outdoor thermometer Directions: Print pages 4-92 on regular copy paper. Place pages 4-11 in page protectors back to back so that these pages can be used with expo dry-erase markers and re-used. Next place the remaining pages in order in your binder. Have students use crayons, pencils, or markers to complete each day as … [Read more...]

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JUN
02
2013

Homeschool Lesson Planner: Floral

By | Homeschool, Organization, Planner

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Hi everyone! As promised last week when I released my Bright & Colorful Homeschool Planner, today I have the second version of my printable homeschool lesson planner for you! Most of my requests were for a floral planner similar to my blog planner. So without further ado… I present the floral Homeschool Lesson Planner & Records download. And actually I tried to make this fairly customizable so you should be able to use it whether you homeschool or teach in a traditional classroom.   Get the Floral Lesson Planner now for just $5.00!   Psst…giveaway alert, keep reading!   The first part of the planner you’ll find the weekly planning pages. I included 5 copies for each month so you should have enough for each month regardless of how many days there are and how they fall. What forms are included? The following pages are all of my helpful homeschooling forms. The form section includes the following items. If there’s a form I forgot, feel free … [Read more...]

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MAY
30
2013

June 2013 Monthly Meal Plan Recipes

By | Monthly Meal Plan, Recipes

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So are you wondering what’s for dinner? Don’t worry, I have another monthly meal plan for you today that can answer that question. I really can’t believe how fast this year is going by, and so I’m thankful to have another meal plan to the rescue. They really do help save my sanity and keep my family fed! Hope you enjoy it, and that it relieves a little bit of your daily stress level. Click below to download your preferred meal plan: June 2013 Monthly Meal Plan PDF June 2013 Monthly Meal Plan Word Doc (Editable version) Hope you enjoy the monthly meal plan, and as always make sure to leave a comment below if you have any good recipes to share! … [Read more...]

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MAY
29
2013

Homeschool Music Curriculum Forum

By | Forum, Homeschool, Music

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Good morning all! Welcome to another homeschool curriculum forum. Today we’ll be discussing music curriculum!   Music has two parts as far as we are concerned. The first part I like to call “Music Appreciation”. To us that means studying famous composers and learning to listen to music critically. The second part encompasses actual music lessons whereby our children are learning to play instruments. MUSIC APPRECIATION: The goal behind the World’s Greatest Composers curriculum is to immerse students in the work of each composer so that they are well familiar with their style, methods and music. Much of your time studying will be through open discussion with students and listening to compositions. Upon completion of this curriculum, your student should be able to easily recognize the pieces from each composer studied. They will also have learned several different styles of music, vocabulary, as well as have gained an appreciation for music in general. What is … [Read more...]

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MAY
28
2013

FREE! 1-20 Do-A-Dot Number Worksheets

By | Homeschool, Math, Numbers, Preschool, Printables

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Hi everyone! I know a lot of you have been looking for some more fun do-a-dot activities for your preschoolers! And after publishing the A-Z Do-a-Dot worksheets, I had quite a few requests for a numbers version, so here it is!   --> Download the FREE 1-20 Do-a-Dot Worksheets <--   Pairing these worksheets with colorful do-a-dot markers are a fun way to help students learn numbers 1 through 20. For those of you who don’t know, do what they are, do-a-dot markers are basically like old style bingo dabbers. But now they come in all sorts of fun colors, even glitter and pastels! I have my students place one dot in each circle to create the shape of the number. Here is the Teeny Tot using them on her Letter Q preschool activities so you can see what I’m talking about. Alternate uses: Have students place the paper on a magnetic tray, then place one magnet in each circle. Have students put one sticker in each circle. (The tiny star or happy face stickers … [Read more...]

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MAY
27
2013

Letter R Preschool Activities

By | Alphabet, Homeschool, Preschool

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Good morning readers! Today I’m sharing some of what the Teeny Tot has been up to lately! Since I was posting all of the curriculum forum posts, I haven’t done a Teeny Tot Tuesday post for awhile, and I thought it was time to get you all caught up! As you can see by her workboxes, she’s been having fun learning all about the Letter R and rainbows this week! Letter R Memory Verse: “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.” Exodus 20:8 Read Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and put up the letter R on our Alphabet Tree! You can download my small alphabet letters here.     Scavenger Hunt: Fill the box with things that start with R! Some ideas: raisins, red, rat, rabbit. We’ve altered this a bit as my preschooler was having a hard time finding thing on her own, so Strawberry Shortcake helped her today, and then we do a “Show-n-Tell” of her items. Much more fun! As you can see she came up with several red items, a radio, and Rachel the American Girl doll. … [Read more...]

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MAY
26
2013

Homeschool Lesson Planner–Colorful

By | Homeschool, Organization, Planner

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Hi everyone! I’ve literally had a ton of emails…although I’m not sure how you would really weigh emails… Maybe I should say a zillion, but then I’d be exaggerating slightly. Anyway, the point is I’ve had a LOT of emails requesting that I make a printable homeschool lesson planner. So I’ve finally had a little bit of time to make one. Okay fine, I couldn’t decide on a design so I made two! I’m releasing the first one for you today and will release the second version next week. Curious?…think floral. I also did my best to make these fairly generic so you can use them if you homeschool or teach in a traditional classroom. I wanted something bright and colorful just to help make my planning a little sweeter. So today I present the bright and cheery Homeschool Lesson Planner & Records download. Get the Colorful Lesson Planner now for just $5.00!   Psst…giveaway alert, keep reading! The first part of the planner … [Read more...]

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MAY
23
2013

Healthy Green Smoothie Recipe

By | Health, Mom Stuff, Recipes

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Hello everyone! I have a yummy and healthy smoothie recipe for you today! I’ve been having fun experimenting with the Vitamix we received for Christmas. I’m not gonna lie, some things taste a little “too natural” for me, like…um…eating grass. But this one seems to work well for my taste buds and is fairly healthy so I thought I would share it! Ingredients: 1 cup ice cubes 1 cup water 1 handful baby spinach leaves 1 handful frozen strawberries 1 handful frozen bananas 1 orange or about 2 large tablespoons of orange juice concentrate Method: Yeah, so just dump it all into your Vitamix and turn it up to high! I’m not sure a regular blender would mix the spinach enough, but if you have a good one it’s worth a try! And you’ll end up with something like this, don’t be afraid of the light green color. It’s just the spinach, but the taste is still nice and fruity from the oranges. And you know you’re getting some good vitamins in this smoothie … [Read more...]

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MAY
22
2013

Classical Literature Units & Homeschooling 101 Sale!

By | Books, Curriculum, Homeschool, Literature Units, sale

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Hi everyone! As I mentioned yesterday, for one week only everything in the Confessions store is on sale! Yep, you heard me for one week only, everything at Confessions of a Homeschooler is 30% off!   Today I’m featuring more of my Homeschooling 101 eBook & Classical Literature Unit Studies! So you’ve finally decided to homeschool…but have no clue where to get started? After thousands of emails asking for help getting started homeschooling, I thought a book that set it all out for you in a step-by-step format would a great benefit to new and current homeschoolers! Homeschooling 101 is a step by step practical guide that will help you to get started, and continue on in your homeschooling journey. It is designed to help guide you through all of the steps to getting started, choosing and gathering curriculum, creating effective lesson plans, scheduling your day, organizing your home, staying the course and more! It even includes a FREE LESSON PLANNER … [Read more...]

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